Karisma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor, born on June twenty-fifth, nineteen seventy-four, is a celebrated Indian actress known for her significant contributions to Hindi cinema. As a prominent figure in the film industry during the 1990s, she became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time, earning numerous accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards.

Born into the illustrious Kapoor family, with actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita as her parents, Karisma made her acting debut in the moderately successful film Prem Qaidi in nineteen ninety-one. She quickly rose to fame with a series of box office hits, including the dramas Jigar and Anari, as well as popular comedies like Raja Babu, Andaz Apna Apna, Coolie No. 1, and Saajan Chale Sasural. The romantic blockbuster Raja Hindustani in nineteen ninety-six marked a pivotal moment in her career, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Her role as a passionate dancer in the musical romance Dil To Pagal Hai in nineteen ninety-seven further solidified her status, winning her both the National Film Award and another Filmfare Award. Karisma continued to shine in romantic comedies directed by David Dhawan, such as Hero No. 1, Biwi No. 1, and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, as well as in the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain, which was a major success in nineteen ninety-nine. She also received critical acclaim for her performances in the dramas Fiza and Zubeidaa, winning the Filmfare Best Actress and Best Actress Critics awards.

After taking a sabbatical from full-time acting in two thousand four, Karisma has made sporadic appearances, including in the web series Mentalhood in two thousand twenty and the mystery thriller Murder Mubarak in two thousand twenty-four. She also starred in the television series Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny from two thousand three to two thousand four and has served as a judge on various reality shows. Karisma was married to businessman Sunjay Kapur from two thousand three until two thousand sixteen, and they have two children together. Her personal life has often been in the media spotlight, and in addition to her acting career, she is an active participant in stage shows and a well-known celebrity endorser.